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Taal Volcano and Taal Lake
Tagaytay

Taal Lake was said to occupy a caldera of a massive ancient volcano. One mythical tale relates that a cataclysmic eruption was believed be the cause for the slopes to cave in and for water to rush in thereby forming the lake, leaving only the tip of the previous peak exposed to become the current Volcano Island (at center of photo).

This area now contains two islands, the Volcano Island, which is a National Park (left), and the tiny Napayan Island. Taal Volcano on Volcano Island is touted to be the world's lowest active volcano.

 

The Rice Terraces of Batad
Batad, Mountain Province

The world-famous majestic grandeur of the Rice Terraces, created more than 3,000 years ago by the Ifugao people using a few primitive tools and their bare hands. There's no easy way to see the Batad rice terraces as one needs to hike two to three hours uphill through mountain trails from the junction. But the breathtaking view of the amphitheater of terraces, steep, wooded mountains, and relatively unspoiled village life makes the trip worth it and a must.

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